Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Strong yen dampens Koreans’ appetite for Japan travel

As the won-yen exchange rate exceeded 1,000 won per 100 yen for the first time in two years, hundreds of anxious Korean travelers took to online forums voicing their concerns about the potential end of the discounted yen era.

2025-04-12

DMZ Peace Trail program to open April 18

Ten touring routes for the DMZ Peace Trail program this year will begin April 18, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday.

2025-03-28

Korea's spring travel campaign launches with benefits, discounts offered for tourists

In celebration of spring's arrival, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has unveiled an ambitious nationwide campaign designed to reinvigorate domestic travel.

2025-03-12

International tourists to Seoul surge to 900,000 in January despite political turmoil

The number of international tourists visiting Seoul peaked in January despite the political turmoil that has gripped the country since President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived imposition of martial law last December.

2025-03-10

Over 5 million foreigners used trains in 2024, says Korail

The Korea Railroad Corporation reported that 5.54 million foreigners used train services last year, more than 2 million more than the year before, thanks to improved ticketing services and other programs.

2025-02-23

The Shilla Seoul, Four Seasons Seoul get five stars from Forbes Travel Guide

The Shilla Seoul and Four Seasons Hotel Seoul received five stars, the highest accolade, in the new Forbes Travel Guide released Thursday.

2025-02-13

Korean Air misses estimates, vows to add more seats

Korean Air's annual earnings fell short of estimates despite a record revenue of 16.12 trillion won. The airline expects growth through increased seat capacity.

2025-02-07

International visitors to Seoul top 12 million in 2024

The number of international tourists visiting Seoul in 2024 reached 12.12 million, amounting to 95 percent of pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels.

2025-01-30

4.25 million cars to hit the road for holiday travel with heavy snow forecast

Some 4.25 million cars will hit the road over the extended Lunar New Year holiday, subjecting travelers to exponentially longer times in traffic.

2025-01-26

Jeju Air, travel agencies flooded with mass cancellations after tragic plane crash

Travel agencies are handing out refunds, changing flights and halting promotional activities following the devastating Jeju Air crash that killed 179 on Sunday.

2024-12-30